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Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities under state sector scheme. For further in formation,
website http:// socialjustice.nic. in may be visited.
1. TRAINING PROGRAMMES
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supports manpower development in the field of
rehabilitation through National Institutes, who are offering a number of courses for which
entrance test is being conducted. Amongst them, some are in the area of
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Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Prosthetics & Orthotics
1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy is an allied health profession, which emphasizes the use of physical agents in the
management of diseases, prevention & rehabilitation of disabling conditions. Physiotherapy
deals with problems particularly those associated with Neuromuscular, Muscular-skeletal and
Cardio-vascular & Respiratory systems. The therapeutic methods are based essentially on
movement, manual therapy and use of physical agents.
A Physiotherapist is trained to assess, plan and provide therapeutic services to the individual with
sensory and motor deficit. After successful completion of the course, a student can seek
placement as a physiotherapist in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, health clinics and as a faculty
in the concerned subject etc. The avenues for higher studies & research are also there. The
specialization in physiotherapy in the area of Orthopaedic, neurology, Paediatrics, sports,
rehabilitation, chest physiotherapy & specialized techniques like manual therapy,
electrotherapy etc. are also coming up.
1.2 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupational Therapy aims to provide therapeutic and functional management to the disabling
medical conditions (Physical and mental ) so as to enable them to perform maximum possible
function independently viz. daily living activities, play, performance at the work place through
sensory integration therapy, work simulators, EMG-Biofeedback, therapeutic activities, etc. In
occupational therapy, modified, adaptive/assistive & supportive devices are also developed and
used to make the individual more independent, productive and dignified.
As an indispensable member of a medical/rehabilitation team, this discipline, one find a wide
scope in various hospital's, NGOs, Paediatrics Hospital & psychiatric centers, industrial
setups, educational institutions, sports industries, homes for aged, reconstructive/plastic
surgery and leprosy rehabilitation centers etc. The community based rehabilitation is another
area where occupational therapy is being recognized as an important component. There is scope
for occupational Therapist to carry out higher studies and Research in various field. The
specialization in Occupational Therapy in the area of Orthopaedic Neurology, Developmental
Disability and Hand Rehabilitation is available. Specialized Techniques such as sensory
integration, NDT etc are also coming up.
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